When you’re craving something quick, healthy, and delicious, this Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is the perfect dish to whip up. Packed with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce, this stir-fry is satisfying yet light. The combination of simple ingredients and classic flavors makes this dish a go-to for busy weeknights. Plus, it’s versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own.
Here’s how you can make this tasty stir-fry in just under 30 minutes!
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tools and Equipment
- Step-by-Step Recipe
- Preparing the Chicken
- Stir-Frying the Vegetables
- Making the Sauce
- Combining Everything
- Tips for the Best Stir-Fry
- Variations and Customizations
- Serving Suggestions
- FAQs and Storage Tips
- Conclusion: A Healthy, Flavor-Packed Dish
1. Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This stir-fry is everything you want in a quick meal: it’s nutritious, delicious, and easy to make. The tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic garlic-ginger sauce create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Plus, it’s highly adaptable—you can add other veggies, swap out the protein, or adjust the spice level to your taste.
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
3. Tools and Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon